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Phil Ivey Has a Big Stack as Bubble Bursts in WSOP Poker Players Championship
Phil Ivey maintains a substantial chip lead as the bubble phase concludes in the WSOP Poker Players Championship.
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Poker is About More Than Bracelets For Salute to Warriors Champion Prashanth Nataraj
Salute to Warriors poker champion Prashanth Nataraj won his first bracelet and formed meaningful connections with multiple Main Event champions.
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Poker Player at WSOP in Hot Water Over Sex Toy Card Protector
A poker player at the World Series of Poker faces scrutiny after using an inappropriate item as a card protector during tournament play.
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First-Ever PLO Bracelet Winner on 1984 WSOP Title: It Didn't Mean S**t to Me
A historic PLO bracelet winner reflects on their 1984 WSOP achievement and its limited significance at the time.
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BetMGM Poker Confirms Signing of "Legendary" Esther Taylor
BetMGM Poker has appointed Esther "E-Tay" Taylor as brand ambassador, joining existing ambassadors Darren Elias and Mike Lavin.
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Only One Past WSOP PPC Champ is Still Standing Before Bubble Bursts
A single previous WSOP Players' Championship winner remains in contention as the tournament approaches its bubble phase.
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Poker Player KICKED OUT At WSOP | PokerNews Podcast #978
Episode 978 of PokerNews Podcast covers a player's ejection from WSOP competition, High Stakes Poker records, and current bracelet winners.
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WSOP Hands of the Week: Kessler's Brutal Razz Elimination
Notable poker hands from recent WSOP action, including a significant Razz elimination involving player Kessler.
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As 10 melhores mãos do poker pré-flop para conhecer antes de jogar
Educational guide outlining the ten strongest starting hand combinations in Texas Hold'em poker that players should understand before engaging in play.
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Poker Player KICKED OUT At WSOP; Largest Pot in High Stakes Poker History! | PokerNews Podcast #978
PokerNews podcast explores whether Shaun Deeb merits Poker Hall of Fame induction this year.
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"Lappy Poker" Claims Two Titles + Six-Figure Bounties at Wynn Summer Classic
A player known as "Lappy Poker" has won multiple titles and six-figure bounty prizes at the 2026 Wynn Summer Classic tournament series.
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888poker Stream Team Star Aaron Barone Wins $100K Mystery Bounty Event
Canadian 888poker pro Aaron Barone claimed victory in a $100K mystery bounty tournament, defeating 811 players and earning $8,658.
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Texas Hold’em vs Omaha for Players Comparing Poker Formats
Texas Hold'em and Omaha share core poker mechanics but differ fundamentally in hand-building potential and strategic complexity.
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2026 WSOP Day 28: Kristopher Tong Leads an All-Star Cast in the $50K PPC
Kristopher Tong leads the field in the $50,000 Poker Players Championship at the 2026 WSOP, having previously finished fifth in the same event in 2023.
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Dmitry Starostenkov, EvenBet Gaming: “If we don’t fill the player’s immediate 2-minute downtime, TikTok or Netflix will”
EvenBet Gaming CEO Dmitry Starostenkov discusses the need for poker products to innovate and capture casual players' attention in a competitive digital entertainment landscape.
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History-Maker Michelle Chins the Competition to Win Maiden WSOP Bracelet
Michelle Chin defeated a 657-player field to claim her first World Series of Poker bracelet and $161,313 prize in Event #58 2-7 Lowball.
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Jamie Gold Making Deep Run in Veteran Father's Honor at WSOP Salute to Warriors
Jamie Gold advances deep in a WSOP event dedicated to honoring veterans, two decades after his landmark Main Event victory.
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Why This Seven-Time WSOP Champ Who Crushes Top Pros Flies Under the Radar
Calvin Anderson is highlighted as one of poker's most underrated players despite his seven World Series of Poker championships.
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UEFA’s EURO 2028 no hydration break rule the latest response to FIFA
UEFA has confirmed hydration breaks will not be implemented at EURO 2028, distancing itself from FIFA's World Cup protocols.
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Limited Time Offer: Double the Chance to Win in 888poker's Card Strike
888poker has doubled winning odds in its Card Strike promotional feature for a limited period.
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2026 WSOP Day 27: Mizrachi's Quest To Win His Fifth $50K PPC Falls Flat
Mizrachi was eliminated during the final level of play on Day 27 of the 2026 WSOP.
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WSOP Player Disqualified After Smoking at Poker Tables
Brazilian player João Siqueira was disqualified from a WSOP event at Paris Las Vegas for violating tournament smoking rules during Event 56.
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Santhosh Suvarna Wins Record-Breaking $2.42 Million Pot on PokerGO’s “High Stakes Poker”
High-stakes poker player Santhosh Suvarna has won a record-breaking $2.42 million pot on PokerGO's "High Stakes Poker" program.
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Dev.fun Launches Poker Arena: The First Public Benchmark for AI Agent Reasoning
Dev.fun introduced Poker Arena on May 28, an open AI tournament platform on Monad that tests AI agent decision-making in competitive poker.
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Joga Bonito on the Felt, Simao Gets His 'Tetra' in WSOP $50K PLO
Joao Simao wins fourth WSOP bracelet in the $50,000 High Roller PLO for $1,368,700.
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Lodge Local Bohuai Jiang Claims First Tournament Win in RGPS Summer Series
Bohuai Jiang wins the 2026 RGPS Summer Series $600 Main Event at The Lodge, earning $55,416.
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Did Adrian Mateos Just Prove He’s the Best Player in Tournament Poker?
Spanish poker professional Adrian Mateos has demonstrated elite performance in tournament play, raising questions about his standing among the world's top players.
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Negreanu Instantly Loses Most of Stack of $50K Poker Players Championship
Professional poker player Daniel Negreanu suffered a significant chip loss to Chris Brewer during the high-stakes tournament.
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Poker's Toughest Tournament Returns as WSOP Gets Ready for $50K PPC
The World Series of Poker prepares to host its $50,000 Players' Poker Championship, one of the game's most prestigious events.
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How Women Made HISTORY At The WSOP
The 2025 WSOP saw landmark achievements by female players, including a Ladies Championship title defense and a historic deep run.
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Be Careful When Betting! Essential WSOP Rules to Remember
Master the 2026 WSOP rulebook to avoid costly penalties on binding bets and oversized chips.
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NSW poker machine study keeps resurfacing in Australia’s gambling reform debate
Research from the Australian National University linking poker machine density to family and domestic violence rates in New South Wales has become a recurring reference point for advocacy groups pushing for tougher gambling reform.
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2026 WSOP Day 26: Naoya Kihara At High Roller Final Table Again
Kihara already won two bracelets this summer and is close to a third in the $50k PLO Event.
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Mhatre Defeats WSOP Main Event Champ to Close Out Wild Final Table
Abhishek Mhatre claims first WSOP bracelet and $492K prize in $3K 6-Handed No-Limit Hold'em event.
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Calvin Anderson Does It Again! Wins Bracelet No. 7 in the $10k H.O.R.S.E.
Calvin Anderson captures seventh WSOP bracelet in $10K H.O.R.S.E. event, continuing his prolific tournament run.
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England vs Ghana Prediction & Picks: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage
England enters as heavy favorite against Ghana in 2026 World Cup group play, with expectations of another high-scoring performance.
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Halfway Stage! Who Has Made the Most Money at the 2026 WSOP So Far?
The 2026 World Series of Poker reaches its midpoint; leading earners emerge as the series progresses through its schedule.
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A New WSOP Bracelet Was Born This Week, and Zachary Gruneberg Just Won It
Zachary Gruneberg claimed the inaugural WSOP bracelet in 5-Card PLO, taking home $271,552 in prize money.
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Who Are the Unluckiest Heads-Up Players in WSOP History?
Ren Lin and Chino Rheem have struggled significantly in WSOP heads-up competition despite multiple appearances.
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Rampage is Up More Than $1.3M in WSOP High Stakes Cash Games
WSOP bracelet winner Rampage is experiencing a career-best winning streak, running up more than $1.3 million in high-stakes cash play.
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Will this Poker Player Lose $14,000 or Win $10,000,000? | PokerNews Podcast #977
PokerNews podcast explores a high-stakes wager, Hall of Fame changes, and 2026 WSOP developments with guest hosts.
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Will Phil Hellmuth Lose $14,000 or Win $10,000,000? Katie Swift & The Tower Guest Host | PokerNews Podcast #977
PokerNews Podcast examines a major wager and recent Poker Hall of Fame policy changes with special guests.
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2026 WSOP Day 25: Winter, Negreanu Lead Day 2 of $50k PLO High Roller
Daniel Negreanu advances on Day 2 of the $50k PLO High Roller at the 2026 WSOP as tournament fields continue to swell.
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Joey Couden Denies Shaun Deeb Bracelet In $3k 9-Game Heads Up Struggle
Shaun Deeb finishes second in the $3,000 9-Game Heads-Up event at the 2026 WSOP, his third runner-up finish of the series.
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Celebrate King's Resorts' 23rd Birthday with a €1M Gtd King's Million Tournament
King's Resorts marks its 23rd anniversary with a €1 million guaranteed tournament.
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O Canada! Homan Mohammadi Takes the WSOP $1,000 Seniors Championship North
Homan Mohammadi wins his first WSOP bracelet and $660,000 in the Seniors Championship.
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Alex Anton Steps Out of the ‘Cave’ to Win First WSOP Bracelet and $678,300
Alex Anton wins first WSOP bracelet in $10K Mystery Bounty event for $678,300.
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PLO Great Parssinen Runs Quads Over Boat to Win WSOP High Roller Title
Eelis Parssinen captures the WSOP $25K PLO High Roller, claiming $2.16 million and his second bracelet.
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Cig Smoking Poker Player Kicked Out of WSOP Event for Putting Chips in Pocket
A player was ejected from a WSOP event after violating tournament rules regarding chip handling.
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PokerStars Exclusively on FanDuel to Sponsor Maryland State Poker Championship
PokerStars, operating exclusively through FanDuel, will sponsor Maryland's state poker championship featuring 16 events and $1M+ in guarantees.
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Just One Month To Go! King Poker Cup Reveals New Details Ahead of Jeju Summer Festival
K Poker Cup and King Poker Cup organizers revealed enhanced venue facilities and satellite tournament details for their July festival in Jeju.
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Win a $1,000 WSOP Ladies Seat During 2026 Women's Poker Week
The WPA announces 2026 Women's Poker Week in Las Vegas with tournaments and raffles including a $1,000 WSOP Ladies Event seat giveaway.
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Career-Best Score For Anwar Kanj at PartyPoker Tour Manchester
The PartyPoker Tour Manchester Mini Main Event attracted 668 entrants, with Anwar Kanj posting a career-best performance.
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1xPartners announces early tournament insights and key predictions
1xPartners released insights on major sporting event dynamics and emerging affiliate growth opportunities for the 2026 period.
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Over €950,000 Guaranteed During the Stretch Network Summer Poker League
The Summer Poker League runs from June 19 through August 16 with guaranteed prize pools exceeding €950,000.
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2026 WSOP Day 24: Shaun Deeb Dominates $3K Nine Game Mix Day 2
Shaun Deeb holds a commanding chip lead in the Nine Game Mix tournament as Rob Kuhn progresses in the Milly Maker event.
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Marco Johnson Proves He's More Than a Mixed Game Specialist With WSOP Victory
Poker player Marco Johnson secured his third World Series of Poker bracelet by defeating Chino Rheem.
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More Than 1,000 Seats Still to be Won in the Grosvenor Poker Pathway to Goliath
Grosvenor is offering satellite tournaments providing over 1,000 remaining opportunities to qualify for the Goliath event at entry costs of £5 or £30.
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Poker Legend Penalized Over Verbal Spat Deep in WSOP Seniors Event
A player received a penalty following a verbal altercation with another competitor during a World Series of Poker Seniors tournament.
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When Celebrating a Double-Up Deep in a WSOP High Roller Goes Wrong
A poker player's premature celebration of a double-up at a WSOP High Roller event backfired after failing to verify their actual hand.
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